{"product_id":"norn-emissary-warhammer-40k-tyranids-mod-shop","title":"Norn Emissary | Warhammer 40K Tyranids | MOD Shop","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Warhammer 40,000 Tyranids Norn Emissary set is a multipart plastic kit that builds one of the largest and most striking monsters in the Tyranids range — and it's a dual kit, since the same model can be assembled as either a \u003cstrong\u003eNorn Emissary\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003eNorn Assimilator\u003c\/strong\u003e. Spawned by the Norn Queens to pursue a single target of strategic importance, these colossal bio-horrors tower over even a Hive Tyrant, dominating the battlefield with sheer physical menace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOn the tabletop, the two builds give you two distinct roles from one box. The \u003cstrong\u003eNorn Emissary\u003c\/strong\u003e is a psychic powerhouse — a Synapse monster that bends minds and overcomes resistance while still tearing foes apart in melee, making it a versatile centerpiece for control-focused swarms. The \u003cstrong\u003eNorn Assimilator\u003c\/strong\u003e trades psychic tricks for pure brute force, impaling targets with toxinjector harpoons and hauling them into a deadly embrace — ideal for hunting down enemy commanders and war engines. Both are durable, hard-hitting anchors for a hive fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFor hobbyists, this is a true showcase model. Posed atop a ruined structure crawling with alien growths — with the Emissary's exposed, psychically radiant brain tissue a highlight — it rewards ambitious painting and makes a dramatic display piece as much as a battlefield threat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1 multipart plastic miniature, buildable as a Norn Emissary or a Norn Assimilator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e58 plastic components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1x Citadel 100mm Round Base (modeled as a ruined structure with alien growths)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSupplied unpainted and requires assembly — we recommend Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; customization options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eChoose between the \u003cstrong\u003eNorn Emissary\u003c\/strong\u003e (a psychic monster tailored to overcome all resistance) and the \u003cstrong\u003eNorn Assimilator\u003c\/strong\u003e (a single-minded brute armed with toxinjector \/ toxic bone harpoons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTwo different \u003cstrong\u003elower torsos\u003c\/strong\u003e let you pose the monster surveying the battlefield or stooping toward its prey, with a ball-jointed hip for additional positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe distinct heads and back details for each variant make either build a commanding centerpiece — and with magnets or careful dry-fitting, some hobbyists set it up to swap between the two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this kit is for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTyranids players who want a durable, hard-hitting monster — psychic support or melee bruiser, your choice — collectors after a dramatic centerpiece, and painters looking for an ambitious showcase model with plenty of organic surface and detail. The dual-build flexibility means one purchase covers two very different tactical roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy from MOD Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMOD Shop LLC is an authorized Games Workshop retailer. Every miniature is 100% authentic Citadel product, packed and shipped fast from our US location — typically within 1–3 business days. We're run by actual players and hobbyists, so when you have a question about whether to build the Emissary or Assimilator, list-building, or tackling a centerpiece paint job, you're talking to people who play. Catch us live on Whatnot (@MODShopLLC) for breaks, builds, and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/modshop.fun\/collections\/wh40k-tyranids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e[Shop the full Tyranids collection →]\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/modshop.fun\/collections\/warhammer-40k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e[Explore all Warhammer 40K →]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Norn Emissary set build?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kit builds one large Tyranid monster that can be assembled as either a Norn Emissary or a Norn Assimilator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the Norn Emissary and Norn Assimilator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Norn Emissary is a psychic monster that excels at battlefield control and Synapse support, while the Norn Assimilator is a brute-force melee monster armed with toxinjector harpoons that drag enemies in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat base does the Norn Emissary come on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes with a Citadel 100mm Round Base, modeled as a ruined structure covered in alien growths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre MOD Shop's Warhammer products official?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. MOD Shop LLC is an authorized Games Workshop retailer, and all Warhammer 40,000 miniatures we sell are 100% authentic Citadel product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo these come painted and assembled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The model is supplied unpainted and requires assembly. We recommend Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MOD Shop LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48805167825111,"sku":null,"price":122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6697\/0327\/files\/Untitleddesign_77.png?v=1782175716","url":"https:\/\/modshop.fun\/products\/norn-emissary-warhammer-40k-tyranids-mod-shop","provider":"MOD Shop LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}